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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,270.18, 13,910.74 and 3,430.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,270.18, 13,910.74 and 3,430.89 is: 5,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,270.18 : 13,910.74 = 3,430.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,270.18/13,910.74 = 3,430.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,270.18x = 13,910.74 × 3,430.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,270.18x = 47,726,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,726,210.18/9,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.36

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